Unusual hooked rug with two totally different textures. The interior striped portion is done in traditional hooking. The border is done by a technique known as prodding. The loose ends give a wonderful hairy effect. That, combined with the irregular coloration make a terrific contrast with the structured pattern of the striped center. New York State origin; circa 1920. Measures 39" x 40".
Exquisitely light and airy Kansas Troubles quilt in pristine, unwashed condition. Wonderful variety of fabrics with well balanced lights and darks. Finely crafted. Unusual quilting pattern of concentric T's. Measures 78" x 90". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Variation of Lemoyne Stars Quilt pattern that may be unique. Central star is surrounded by a half star in each corner. White background is pieced so that the central star is in a square surrounded by a diamond. All done in a wonderful, richly colored plaid fabric. Nicely quilted. Professionally laundered; excellent condition. Some staining on back but none on the front. Measures 73" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Velvet Hexagons Quilt that has the lights and darks of stained glass. The texture of the velvets combined with the jewel colors give a real richness to this piece. Wonderful striped border. Velcro sewn to back - ready for hanging. Measures 64" x 68". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
One Patch Doll Quilt with a nice assortment of late 19th century fabrics. Wonderful scale to the blocks with each patch less than 3/4" to a side. Some blocks charmingly made of several pieces. Wear to one block visible in thumbnail photo; some wear to the back also seen in close-up. Measures 13" x 19". Probably New England origin; circa 1870.
Densely pieced Trees quilt makes for a veritable forest. Floral printed fabric perfectly continues the tree theme. Nine Patch corner blocks are a great ending for the triple borders. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Measures 64" x 76". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1890.
Reversible Pillow Case with the primary side of Four Stars. Fabrics are from the late 19th century. Center of each star has embroidered detail in wool. Back side is a One Patch combination of fabrics that date closer to the turn of the century.
Excellent condition. Measures 18" square. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin.
Large size Wild Goose Chase Crib Quilt (perhaps actually for a trundle bed) with a glorious combination of early prints. Hand loomed tape binding. Excellent condition. Signed in ink on the back "R.M.F. Slover". Circa 1850; measures 50" x 60". Pennsylvania origin.
Crib quilt with unusual arrangement of Nine Patch set in Bars. Orange centers add just the right zing to this charming piece. Nicely quilted with extremely tiny stitches. Front is in excellent condition; a small area of wear on the back does not come through to the front. Measures 29" x 39". Circa 1880; Wisconsin origin.
Brilliantly colored Tree Everlasting Quilt in solid red and yellow. Immaculate, unwashed condition. Quilted with diagonal lines; well pieced. Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Mennonite. Circa 1890; measures 82" x 85".
